Rappler's latest stories on Martial Law
[OPINION] Martial Law: The pill I had to take
In my grandfather’s house, the name Marcos and the idea of martial law was like a pill that could cure a malignant disease. But the pill is so bitter, and even unfit for human consumption.
Martial Law anniversary reminder for Filipinos to fight despotic rule – Robredo
(UPDATED) 'Higit sa pag-alala, ang araw na ito ay isang panawagan…na gampanan ang ating iisang tungkulin na siguruhing walang lugar ang kahit sinong diktador sa isang bayang malaya,' says Vice President Leni Robredo on the 47th anniversary of Martial Law
[OPINION] Hayskul Batch '73: We were the martial law teenagers
As we sang our graduation song, we became misty-eyed at the thought of our inevitable separation...of the beginning of a new phase in our lives under the New Society, the euphemism given to Martial Law
Martial law 'peaceful'? Netizens debate severity of Marcos regime
Was the Philippines under Martial Law as peaceful as Marcos apologists make it out to be?
Ghost of Marcos' Martial Law seen under Duterte – rights groups
(UPDATED) On the 47th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law, various groups urge Filipinos to take a stand amid human rights violations under President Rodrigo Duterte
Historian calls for 'nuanced' scholarly study of Marcos regime to fight false narratives
The failure of historians to write a thorough historical study of the Marcos years has opened the floodgates of misinformation and inaccurate narratives from both sides of the debate, says history professor Filomeno Aguilar Jr
LIST: 47th Martial Law anniversary protests, activities
Protest activities are lined up at Luneta, the university area in Manila, and key cities across the country on September 20 and 21, 2019
[ANALYSIS] Just how bad was corruption during the Marcos years?
The Marcoses not only ransacked the economy, they also flaunted their loot to the world
U.P. Martial Law subject should show Marcos side too, says Imee
'Problema kasi, ang academic freedom, freedom lang sa isang pangkat, walang freedom sa iba,' says Senator Imee Marcos
Youth groups lead protest marking 47th anniversary of Martial Law
With members of the Marcos family in top government posts and an increasing number of attacks against government critics, youth groups unite to ensure succeeding generations remember the horrors of martial law
Martial law led to 2018 drop in violence in Muslim Mindanao – study
Any plan to lift martial law must come with an agreement among Mindanao leaders to control loose firearms, a major contributing factor to violence in the southern region, says International Alert Philippines
Davao City council asks President Duterte to lift martial law
This is in keeping with Mayor Sara Duterte's proposal, which she made last June after her discussion with ambassadors and officials of other countries
Duterte rules out martial law in Negros, for now
'Martial law will only be enforced in accordance with the Constitution,' says Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo
Robredo questions martial law as solution to Negros killings
Vice President Leni Robredo urges authorities to find the suspects behind the killings in Negros Oriental instead
Monitoring coronavirus: What rulings say about NPA and martial law
(UPDATED) Justice Benjamin Caguioa once warned that if the NPA conflict is upheld as basis to declare martial law, the Philippines may be trapped in a perpetual state of miitary rule
PNP sees no need for martial law in Negros: 'It's under control'
The Philippine National Police says all its units in Negros Island 'remain on full alert and vigilant to thwart and prevent occurrence of crimes and killings'
Sara Duterte: 'True martial law' is when military takes over courts, gov't
'Kapag mag martial law ka, dapat the truly strict, real sense martial law,' says the President's daughter
Duterte 'can declare martial law' in Negros to stop violence, says Panelo
Malacañang says President Rodrigo Duterte would 'certainly' make the declaration if recommended by security officials, but Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says there is no need for it at this time
Monique Wilson on growing up privileged: 'You have to cultivate your own convictions'
The actress, whose father was allied with Ferdinand Marcos, says people need to continue to rise against the Marcos family's return to politics
Esperon inclined to recommend 4th martial law extension
The National Security Adviser is also open to exempting some places in Mindanao from martial law
U.S. lawyer: No PH admin supported compensation for martial law victims
The legal hunt for Marcos money is tedious and long, aggravated by the non-cooperation of Philippine governments both current and past, according to lawyer Robert Swift
Rappler Talk: Robert Swift on the legal hunt for money Martial Law victims deserve
Are there Marcos assets left to be discovered? What challenges did the human rights lawyer face in seeking compensation for the victims? Watch the interview on Friday, July 12, at 11 am
Martial Law victims, kin: Still no justice, full compensation after decades
'Hanggang ngayon wala pa kaming katarungan,' says Helena Jimenez, whose husband disappeared following his arrest on August 17, 1985
Martial Law victims' U.S. lawyer deserves fee – ex-CHR chair
Renowned human rights lawyer Robert Swift has worked on getting compensation for Martial Law victims for more than 3 decades
U.S. lawyer Swift: 'No doubt' Marcos family knows where ill-gotten wealth are
The missing paintings have 'a lot of value' that can be used to compensate victims of Martial Law, says human rights lawyer Robert Swift
Sara Duterte wants martial law lifted in Davao City
The Davao City mayor will first get recommendations from the military and police before sending a City Council resolution to her father, President Rodrigo Duterte
Philippines holds midterm polls seen as final step in Duterte consolidation
'This could be a watershed moment in Philippine politics and governance, the final step of consolidation by the Duterte family of its dominance over the political elite,' says political analyst Antonio La Viña
Imee Marcos on running with PDP-Laban: 'God works in mysterious ways'
PDP-Laban was founded to fight the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos' Martial Law. Decades later, Marcos' daughter Imee is an ally of the party.
Book on Martial Law launched: 'It is happening again'
The newly launched book 'To Be in History: Dark Days of Authoritarianism' aims to remind Filipinos about the struggle for freedom during the Marcos regime
New York court awards $13.75M to Marcos Martial Law victims – lawyer
(UPDATED) American lawyer Robert Swift claims the ruling is binding on the Philippine government despite the earlier decision of the Department of Justice to cancel the settlement
OSG: Martial law compensation from paintings 'disadvantageous' to govt
The Office of the Solicitor General, Department of Justice and Presidential Commission on Good Government unanimously withdraw from the agreement
No rebellion charges filed in 2018 martial law, yet SC allows 3rd extension
In his dissent, Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza calls this accommodation of President Rodrigo Duterte ‘the Court’s seeming abdication of its duty’
Duterte OKs reso extending validity of Martial Law victims compensation
The Congress resolution extends the maintenance, availability, and release of the funds for victims of Marcos Martial Law human rights violations until December 31, 2019
[OPINION] Why should young Filipinos in the diaspora care about Martial Law?
We need to remember why Filipinos both in the Philippines and abroad rallied against a dictator
Violence reports justifying martial law need not be correct – Bersamin
‘Accuracy is not the question here,’ says Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin, one of the 9 justices who outvoted original member in charge Justice Caguioa
Supreme Court upholds 3rd extension of Mindanao martial law
The en banc votes 9-4 to dismiss 4 petitions that questioned the third extension of martial law in Mindanao
Who were targets of disinformation in 2018?
The Aquinos, the Catholic Church, and critics of Marcos and Martial Law, are the top targets of disinformation in the 133 claims that Rappler fact-checked in 2018
PH reiterates ISIS threat in Supreme Court oral arguments
(UPDATED) Solicitor General Jose Calida insists 23 factions of Moro rebel groups have pledged allegiance to ISIS
Military to recommend ending martial law if enemy strength down to 30%
But with baselines and deadlines unclear, Associate Justice Marvic Leonen says it could mean that martial law can last until the end of Duterte’s term
'Prove this is rebellion,' Caguioa says of military martial law report
(UPDATED) Some incidents ‘seem to be for motives other than rebellion,’ says Associate Justice Benjamin Caguioa, the member-in-charge
European investors wary over Jolo bombing, martial law
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines points out that safety is a top concern of companies eyeing investments in the country
Jolo bombing 'more reason' to retain martial law – Malacañang
The two recent major bombings in Mindanao are 'too little' to prove martial law has been ineffective, says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
MISLEADING: Imee Marcos 'was a minor' during Martial Law
The senatorial hopeful was 17 years old when Martial Law was proclaimed, but was already turning 31 in 1986, the year her family was exiled from the Philippines
Supreme Court compels DND to submit confidential 2018 martial law report
Justices want to assess whether the report can be tackled in the upcoming oral arguments, or if it warrants an executive session
Martial law 3rd extension: What new arguments will SC discuss?
(3rd UPDATE) What petitioners can hope for are new views from the new justices
[ANALYSIS] The economic fallacies surrounding martial law’s extension
The greatest danger in the repeated and poorly justified extension of martial law is that it’s a slippery slope to a similar declaration nationwide. Will Congress continue to throw all economic sense out the window?
Supreme Court to hold oral arguments on 2019 martial law extension
(UPDATED) The hearings are scheduled for January 22 and 23
Opposition lawmakers ask SC to void 3rd Mindanao martial law extension
The opposition bloc in the House of Representatives tell the High Court that the extension of martial law in Mindanao until the end of 2019 'mocks' the 1987 Constitution
[OPINION | Newspoint] Continuing martial law without continuing rebellion
How can an election conducted under martial law in Duterte's own home region be free or fair at all?
